The Latin Recording Academy is closing out its 25th anniversary celebrations of the Latin GRAMMYs in 2024 with Latin GRAMMY Sessions: 25 Años — a digital series that pairs Latin music legends with rising stars for exclusive conversations and new renditions of iconic songs.
The featured artists are part of a diverse group that is representative of the Latin Recording Academy’s membership body and reflect its growth and evolution over the last 25 years. The series highlights five powerful collaborations, blending decades of artistry with fresh perspectives from emerging talent:
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Gilberto Gil, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2003 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, and Latin GRAMMY nominee João Gomes singing “Palco,” recorded at Gil’s Rio de Janeiro studio under the musical direction of Bem Gil and Daniel Mendes.
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Juanes, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2019 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, and Latin GRAMMY nominee GALE singing “Es Por Ti,” recorded at Juanes’ studio in Miami under the musical direction of Emmanuel Briceño and Juanes.
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Carlos Vives, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, and Goyo, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2023 Leading Ladies honoree, singing “Volví A Nacer,” recorded at Vives’ studio in Bogotá under the musical direction of Andrés Leal and Vives.
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Chucho Valdés, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2018 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and Latin GRAMMY nominee Cimafunk (and his band La Tribu) singing “Mambo Influenciado,” recorded at Criteria Recording Studios in Miami during Latin GRAMMY Week, under the musical direction of Raúl Zapata a.k.a Dr. Zapa.
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Mon Laferte, Latin GRAMMY winner and 2023 Leading Ladies honoree, and Latin GRAMMY nominee Bruses singing “Amor Completo,” recorded at Criteria Recording Studios in Miami during Latin GRAMMY Week under the musical direction of Manú Jalil and Raúl Zapata a.k.a Dr. Zapa.
“As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations we wanted to create a project that aligns with our mission of transcending generation, geography, gender and genres,” Latin Recording Academy CEO Manuel Abud said in a statement. “We are grateful to these artists who shared their time and artistry with us to help elevate Latin music around the world and support the next generation of Latin music creators.”
The sessions are part of a broader celebration marking the Latin GRAMMYs’ 25th milestone year, which included concerts, tributes, and campaigns spanning Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Málaga, San Juan, and Miami.
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Watch Latin GRAMMY Sessions: 25 Años in full below, and watch the individual performances on the Latin Recording Academy’s and artists’ Instagram accounts.